Remote Senior Research Analyst - Global Labor & Compliance

ICF Olson; United States; Remote; USD 81,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Senior Research Analyst for the Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor and Human Trafficking (OCFT) within ILAB at the U.S. Department of Labor.

The role focuses on advanced research supporting congressionally mandated reporting and policy analysis from a position of independent judgment. The analyst will mentor junior staff, deliver high‑quality briefs and memos, and translate complex findings for senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional research in international child labor, forced labor, exploitative labor practices, or global supply chains.
• Experience contributing to congressionally mandated, statutory, or other U.S. Government reports and research products.
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify, develop, and execute research projects addressing emerging issues or information gaps.
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain low-level security clearance (U.S. citizenship, having resided in the U.S. for the past 2 years, and ability to perform the work of this position from a location within the United States).

Responsibilities

• Advanced Research and Analysis for Congressionally Mandated Reports: Conducts and supports research necessary to fulfill congressionally mandated reporting and other statutory or organizational requirements.
• Guidance and Mentorship: Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior research analysts by sharing research best practices and subject-matter knowledge.
• Research Products and Communication: Prepares or contributes to high-quality reports, briefings, memoranda, and presentations for senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance and Research Improvement: Provides a senior-level review to ensure methodologically sound research.

Skills

Advanced research

Congressional reporting

Analytical reasoning

Policy communication

Job description

ICF is seeking a Senior Research Analyst for the Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor and Human Trafficking (OCFT) within ILAB at the U.S. Department of Labor.

The role focuses on advanced research supporting congressionally mandated reporting and policy analysis from a position of independent judgment. The analyst will mentor junior staff, deliver high‑quality briefs and memos, and translate complex findings for senior leadership and external stakeholders.